We lack a comprehensive understanding of how OpenAI develops its technology, including the specifics of Sam Altman’s guidance on future, more potent generations. This became evident when Reuters and The Information reported that, before Altman’s dismissal, several staff researchers had expressed concerns about a purportedly risky breakthrough. The focal point of the issue was an algorithm known as Q* (pronounced “Q-star”), which purportedly demonstrated the capability to solve certain grade-school-level math problems it hadn’t encountered previously. While this may seem unremarkable, some researchers within the company reportedly saw it as an early indication of the algorithm enhancing its reasoning abilities—essentially, using logic to address novel problems. Spearheaded by OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, this technical breakthrough prompted concerns among some staff members that the company lacked adequate safeguards for the commercialization of such advanced AI models.
Researchers consider math a frontier in generative AI development, and Q* stands at the forefront of this progress.
We are in for a wild ride folks.
Court Painter suggested to his Press Attache and canvas stretcher, A Hardon MacKay, that with this ominous news during wartime, he should select some images from Court Painter’s upcoming coffee table book of greatest hits which remains in a state of suspended publication because of a math problem.(don’t ask…)
